What you eat can significantly impact recovery after transplant and CAR T-cell therapy. This presentation discusses the nutritional needs of stem cell transplant and CAR T-cell recipients in the short- and long-term; how food choices affect organ function and help prevent complications; how to manage eating difficulties; the role of prebiotics and probiotic in nutrition; and common myths about the relationship between cancer and nutrition.

The microbiome plays a crucial role in our overall health and our response to cancer treatment. In her lecture, Dr. Shah discusses studies that highlight the significance of dietary diversity and a high-fiber diet. She also offers advice on how to implement these changes before, during, and after cancer treatment.

This presentation explains how to manage some common eating difficulties experienced by stem cell transplant recipients. It also discusses the impact of transplant and diet on long-term health problems such as metabolic syndrome and osteoporosis, and common myths about the relationship between cancer and certain foods and diets.

Transplant recipients have unique and varied nutritional requirements during the first 100 days after transplant, so a consultation with a registered dietitian is important. Maintaining a healthy diet long-term can help avoid medical problems. This presentation explains which foods need to be included in a healthy diet, how to navigate a grocery store to get truly nutritious foods and addresses various marketing gimmicks and claims about “fad” diets.

It can be hard for stem transplant recipients to get sufficient calories, protein and nutrients needed after transplant to repair tissue damage and promote health. This presentation describes which types of food and beverage help recovery after transplant, and whether some popular diets are safe for transplant survivors.

Learn about proper nutrition for recovering transplant recipients and common myths about popular diets.